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  • Event Booking Forms Are Now Back Online

    Event Booking Forms Are Now Back Online Our Events Online Booking Form system is now back online. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
    • 23 Oct 2026
  • Event Booking Forms Unavailable Due to Technical Issues

    Event Booking Forms Unavailable Due to Technical Issues The system used for our Event Booking Forms is undergoing essential maintenance and is currently unavailable. We are hoping the system will be back up and running soon and will keep members updated here within the Forum.
    • 22 Oct 2026
  • Fun, Friendship and Exciting Events Ahead!

    Fun, Friendship and Exciting Events Ahead! From summer fun days and family adventures to upcoming Halloween celebrations and Christmas parties, the RN FPS Community continues to bring Royal Navy families together across the UK. Through a wide range of activities and events, families have enjo...
    • 22 Oct 2026
  • Talk Money Week 2026: Money Matters Made Clear with the White Ensign Association

    Talk Money Week 2026: Money Matters Made Clear with the White Ensign Association How well do you understand the financial matters that affect your everyday life? This Talk Money Week, the White Ensign Association naval charity is hosting a free, practical webinar designed to build your financial knowledge and help you feel more c...
    • 20 Oct 2026
  • Employee Benefit with Costco

    Employee Benefit with Costco Costco have a benefit which is available to everyone who is employed within the MOD. All MOD employees qualify to join Costco Wholesale as working for MOD puts you on our pre-approved list. Costco membership star...
    • 18 Oct 2026
  • Rail Industry Offers Free Travel to Remembrance Services for Serving Personnel, Veterans and Bereaved Families

    This is a very generous offer All individuals are required to purchase tickets by 12pm this Friday, 16 October, after which the offer ends. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
    • 15 Oct 2026
  • Little Troopers - Can They Reunite Your Military Family?

    Little Troopers - Can They Reunite Your Military Family? Can we reunite your military family? Over the years, some of our most treasured moments at Little Troopers have been helping to reunite military families. Those emotional homecomings create memories that last a lifetime and we're absolutely ...
    • 14 Oct 2026
  • Do You Have Qualifications From Outside the UK and Need Help Getting them Recognised?

    Do You Have Qualifications From Outside the UK and Need Help Getting them Recognised? The RFS Foreign & Commonwealth (F&C) Programme supports spouses and partners of serving Foreign & Commonwealth personnel and veterans to obtain an ECCTIS Statement of Comparability for their overseas qualifications. A Statement of ...
    • 14 Oct 2026
  • Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 235

    Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 235 Historic HMS Queen Elizabeth's visit to Belfast and more. This and previous updates can be viewed via the Royal Navy Website: 60 Second Update
    • 14 Oct 2026
  • Is your child starting primary school or moving to secondary school in September 2027?

    Is your child starting primary school or moving to secondary school in September 2027? Service families are encouraged to check admissions deadlines and start planning ahead. If you are applying for a school place in England: Secondary school applications close 31 October 2026 Primary school applications close 15 Jan...
    • 12 Oct 2026
  • Mission Motorsport - October 2026 Newsletter

    Mission Motorsport - October 2026 Newsletter There’s plenty happening across Mission Motorsport this month, from new partnerships and fundraising initiatives to upcoming events and preparations for Race of Remembrance. Inside this month’s newsletter, you’ll find: Legacy Lap &...
    • 12 Oct 2026
  • Little Troopers - Scotland Focus Group Sessions

    Little Troopers - Scotland Focus Group Sessions Details of Little Troopers Scotland Visit: Over the summer, Little Troopers invited military families living in Scotland to share their views via an online survey on the proposed expansion of our Little Troopers Therapy Programme into Scotland. They ...
    • 11 Oct 2026
  • New - Walsall Armed Forces Hub

    New - Walsall Armed Forces Hub A new Armed Forces Hub was launched in Walsall on Wednesday 23 September 2026 Providing support and advice for serving Personnel, Reservists, Veterans and their Families The hub will run as a monthly drop-in service on the second Thursday of ev...
    • 7 Oct 2026
  • Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) 2027 is now LIVE

    Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) 2027 is now LIVE The Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) has been refreshed to make it shorter, clearer and easier to complete, while continuing to focus on the issues that matter most to Service personnel. Around 40% fewer standard questions. Refocused ...
    • 7 Oct 2026
  • Beyond the Wire Bereavement Hub – Protecting Your Military Child After a Loss

    Beyond the Wire Bereavement Hub – Protecting Your Military Child After a Loss The Beyond the Wire Bereavement Hub exists to support people navigating life after military loss, and to make sure no one has to do that alone. Beyond the Wire was founded following personal experience of military bereavement, and the realisation tha...
    • 6 Oct 2026
  • Spaces Still Available - Connected Families Weekend - Helensburgh

    Spaces Still Available - Connected Families Weekend - Helensburgh Connected Families Activity Day and Family Weekend - Helensburgh - 16-18 October 2026 - For families whose service person is based at HMNB Clyde Both events are being held at Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre. The FREE activity day - Sat 17th O...
    • 6 Oct 2026
  • Civvy Street Magazine - Oct / Nov 2026 Edition

    Civvy Street Magazine - Oct / Nov 2026 Edition Use the link below to access the latest Digital Version of Civvy Street Magazine. Civvy Street Magazine – Oct/Nov 2026 Edition Visit Website - For Previous Editions and More.....
    • 6 Oct 2026
  • Ripple Pond - Autumn Newsletter 2026

    Ripple Pond - Autumn Newsletter 2026 Introducing their Autumn Newsletter, packed full of updates from the team. View it - HERE
    • 6 Oct 2026
  • Royal Marines Experience - Coming Soon to Portsmouth

    Royal Marines Experience - Coming Soon to Portsmouth Opening 24 October 2026! Included in your visit: Drum along with the Royal Marines Band Assemble your kit against the clock Take on the bleep test Tackle the traverse wall Experience a RIB ride Read more and how to get t...
    • 6 Oct 2026
  • Wraparound Childcare (WAC) - Armed Forces Personnel Portal Beta Testing

    Wraparound Childcare (WAC) - Armed Forces Personnel Portal Beta Testing As part of the continued development of the Armed Forces Personnel Portal (AFPP), DBS are preparing to commence the next phase of Beta testing for the Wraparound Childcare (WAC) service. They are seeking current or recent WAC users who may be i...
    • 5 Oct 2026
  • SSCE Cymru Monthly School Bulletin - October 2026

    SSCE Cymru Monthly School Bulletin - October 2026 This month’s bulletin includes: A message from the SSCE Cymru team October’s SSCE Cymru Seren of the Month Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru Service children data collection 2026/27 Upcoming events Remembrance 2026 Funding Supporting S...
    • 5 Oct 2026
  • Forces Connect - A Girls’ Brigade Online Group (Ages 13+)

    Forces Connect - A Girls’ Brigade Online Group (Ages 13+) Are you aged 13+ and part of a Military Family? Join them online for a fun, relaxed, and welcoming Girls’ Brigade session via Zoom! This special event is a great opportunity to connect with other young people from military families acro...
    • 5 Oct 2026
  • LGBT Veterans: Restorative Measure Reminder

    LGBT Veterans: Restorative Measure Reminder Serving Personnel and Veterans who were discharged or impacted by the pre-2000 ban on LGBT personnel in the Armed Forces have until 12 December 2026 to apply for restorative measures, including financial recognition. Find ou...
    • 5 Oct 2026
  • DIO Stakeholder Briefing - 2 October 2026

    DIO Stakeholder Briefing - 2 October 2026 Military families invited to help shape the future of Service Family Housing The MOD has today launched the Red Tape Challenge, inviting families to tell us about processes that are getting in the way of them enjoying their homes, so that we can...
    • 2 Oct 2026
  • RN Forum Lowdown - September 2026

    RN Forum Lowdown - September 2026 Take a look at the latest RN Forum Lowdown which consists of links to the majority of posts that have been published over the previoust month, plus highlights of what Member groups have been updated too. It includes forum facts and updates to as...
    • 1 Oct 2026